Beginning and ending on Boylston Street next the Public Gardens and Boston Common, this fast 5K course is a great way to kick off marathon weekend
Head west on Boylston Street, another right on Arlington, and then a left on to Commonwealth Avenue
The course continues along the westbound side of Commonwealth Ave, before heading back at Silber Way
Athletes will come back along the eastbound side of Commonwealth Ave, taking a right turn at Hereford Street, followed by a left turn on Boylston Street
The course then finishes at the Boston Marathon Finish Line
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